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Shirazz Japanese Maple Tree

Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Shirazz thrives in 4 to 6 hours of morning sun with afternoon shade. While it can handle more light in cooler climates, filtered shade helps maintain the vibrant pink variegation and prevents the delicate leaf edges from scorching.
  • Soil: This maple prefers rich, organic, and well-drained soil that feels like a wrung-out sponge. If you have heavy clay, plant it in a raised mound to keep the roots above the "bathtub" effect of standing water.

Watering Requirements

During the first two growing seasons, provide 10 to 15 gallons of water per week to ensure the root system anchors deeply. Once established, this tree is moderately drought-tolerant, but inconsistent moisture will lead to "leaf crisping" where the colorful margins turn brown and brittle. Aim for deep, slow soakings at the base rather than frequent light sprinkles.

Pruning Tips

Shirazz Japanese Maples bloom on old wood, but they are primarily grown for their architectural form and foliage. Limit pruning to late winter while the tree is dormant to avoid "bleeding" sap. Think of pruning like a strategic thinning: remove crossing branches or "water sprouts" to open up the canopy and allow light to reach the interior variegated leaves.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring just as the buds begin to swell. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers after mid-summer because they stimulate soft, new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. This late-season growth is highly susceptible to winter kill and can weaken the overall structure of the tree.

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Description

Like the world's best vintages, the arching branches and long, colorful foliage of Shirazz Japanese Maple Tree (Acer palmatum 'Shirazz') spark conversation and invite a deeper, more intimate study! Exquisite, deeply lobed, multi-colored leaves are bright pink with white margins aging to a blend of green, pink, and white.

Gorgeous Shirazz foliage changes color over the seasons, just like it's dressing for the occasion. Festive summer hues are replaced by a deep, saturated scarlet red for dramatic fall color!

The Shirazz Japanese Maple is a wonderful courtyard tree that grows relatively quickly as a young tree. Heat and cold hard throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9, these dwarf Japanese Maples grow 10 - 15 feet in height and spread to just 12 - 15 feet wide.

Planting and Application:

You'll love this showy specimen tree in either full sun or partial shade. This choice tree is a great mixer to use throughout your landscape! Repeat in different planting beds to effortlessly bring the whole garden together.

Drape it behind your seating or above a special garden sculpture. Plant three of them to decorate a raised berm for a fantastic landscape feature. Don't worry too much about equal spacing, consider letting them flow over the lay of the land for a natural look.

If you are blessed with woodlands on your property, use Shirazz Japanese Maple trees to embolden the semi-shaded border. Add several to creatively highlight the contrast between their stylish form and the rustic woods.

Shirazz looks so beautiful reflected in a pond or water feature! Elevate their planting site with extra soil to ensure their root systems aren't in standing water, and enjoy the vista.

These petite trees make great container trees for use on a patio or balcony. Choose an oversized container with good drainage for the best results!

  • Dramatic Variegated Foliage - Pink & White New Growth Matures Green, Pink & White!
  • Finely Dissected Palmate Leaves
  • Scarlet Fall Color
  • Mid-Sized Single-Stemmed Form
  • Gorgeous Specimens, Groupings, Front & Back Yard Focal Points

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Get the best performance in well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade, especially in hotter climates where Japanese Maples appreciate afternoon shade.

Tuck symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole for life-long support that protects your investment. Get more expert planting tips from the NatureHills.com Horticulture team.

Use an even schedule of water and add three inches of mulch over the root zone to suppress weeds and keep the roots cool. Always pull mulch away from directly touching the trunk for proper air circulation.

Prune in late winter only to correct damaged branches. Dwarf Shirazz Japanese Maple is a well-balanced, vase-shaped tree that is low-maintenance and requires little ongoing pruning.

  • Full Sun In Cool Climates & Part Sun In Hot Growing Zones
  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Moderate Moisture Access
  • Prune When Dormant
  • Very Easy To Grow

Lacy red brilliance and space-saving size, the gorgeous Shirazz Japanese Maple tree will more than make up for its size by use of sheer colors! Order yours at NatureHills.com today!

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